Abstract: The paper presents the characteristics of landslide hazards and the style of possible elements at risk at the Baota mountain in Yan'an city. Accordingly, the vulnerability for the landslide hazard is divided for two parts: population vulnerability and economy vulnerability. The sources of risks affecting the safety of live and property are recognized based on the local risk mapping. So, the quantitative analysis is carried out on the factors referring to the vulnerability. In particular, the analysis is also used engineering geological experience. The risk that the local people living at the BaoTa Mountain maybe encounter is assessed. At present, the risk to some of the local people cannot be accepted following the international standard. Landslide monitoring has to be undertaken to have earlier warning for reducing the risk.